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After Wendy Whitcomb Marsh’s husband died at age 54, she retired and decided to leave California with her three children, two of which are autistic and the third who is physically disabled. But where to go? Wendy decided to head north to Salem, Oregon’s capital city located between Portland and Eugene. Salem has been called the most Oregon part of Oregon, with its scenic vistas and vineyards, old growth forests, crystal clear streams, and plenty of room to roam. To discover more about Wendy’s move to The Beaver State, listen to Episode 163 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
Wendy’s adult autism consulting service is Adult Autism Assessment & Services. For more information about Wendy, including descriptions of her books on adult autism, visit WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com. Her books are also available on Amazon.
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Wendy Whitecomb was born and raised in California. She married David Marsh and had 3 children. David and 2 of their children were late-diagnosed with autism, and their middle daughter is physically disabled, so they were a family who knew how to make accommodations so that everyone got what they needed. Wendy was a special education teacher for 20 years, and then a school psychologist, autism specialist, and behavior analyst. She earned a master's degree in educational psychology and a doctorate in Religious Studies in Pastoral Counseling with a specialization in Autism. Sadly, David had a heart attack and died at age 54. Wendy was fortunate that all 3 children lived with her, and they were a close-knit family. By 2016 she was ready for a change, so she took early retirement and moved with her family to Salem not far from her two sisters in Wilsonville, Oregon. She started writing books about autism, and is now an award-winning author of 8 traditionally published books. They include a 4-book series called Adulting With Autism. She also started consulting about autism, and is now the founder-CEO of a national group private practice, Adult Autism Assessment & Services (AdultAutismAssessment.com). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and reading cozy mysteries.
